Ralph Nattrass facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ralph Nattrass |
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| Born | May 26, 1925 Gainsborough, Saskatchewan, Canada |
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| Died | April 30, 2014 (aged 88) Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
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| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 183 lb (83 kg; 13 st 1 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for | Chicago Black Hawks | ||
| Playing career | 1945–1951 | ||
Ralph William Nattrass (born May 26, 1925 – died April 30, 2014) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played as a defence player. Ralph Nattrass played 223 games in the NHL. All of his NHL career was with the Chicago Black Hawks. He played for them from the 1946–47 season to the 1949–50 season.
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Who Was Ralph Nattrass?
Ralph Nattrass was born in Gainsborough, Saskatchewan, Canada. He grew up loving ice hockey. He became a professional player, which means he played hockey for a living. His main job on the ice was to be a defenceman.
Playing for the Chicago Black Hawks
Ralph Nattrass spent his entire NHL career with one team. This team was the Chicago Black Hawks. He played for them for four seasons. Playing 223 games in the NHL is a big achievement. It means he was a regular player for his team.
What Does a Defenceman Do?
A defenceman in ice hockey has a very important role. Their main job is to protect their team's goal. They try to stop the other team from scoring. Defencemen also help their team start attacks. They pass the puck up the ice to their teammates. Ralph Nattrass played this key position.
Later Life
Ralph Nattrass passed away on April 30, 2014. He was 88 years old. He died in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He is remembered as a professional ice hockey player.
